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Dayton, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, TN is a Studio unit found at Park Hills Apartments in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood priced from $850. Valley View Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $942. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Hills ApartmentsApt 1705Studio,1BA$850
Valley View Gardens2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$942
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1,000
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,089
Compass Heights1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $1.16 price per square foot Cumberland Rehab Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments in the in the Valleybrook neighborhood starting from $1,746. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Loden II - 2x2 Model at Oakwood Estates Apartment Homes by Callio Properties starting at $1,635 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Mile Straight neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsCumberland Rehab2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Oakwood Estates Apartment Homes by Callio PropertiesLoden II - 2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Brookes EdgeThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.25
Park Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Hawthorne at the HollowMowbray2BR,2BA$1.28
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
Country Oaks2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Pointe at Westland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1.10
Valley View Gardens2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, TN with pricing that ranges from $725 to $4,031. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $695 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $695 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,542.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $1,015 to $4,031, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,499.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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